Sheva Kolos Seven Answers for Seven Aliyos

SHEVA KOLOS

Seven Answers for Seven Aliyos
Parshas Yisro

Intended for use prior to each Aliyah so that a child (or anyone) would pay attention

1. First Aliyah
   Who are two of Yisro’s grandchildren?
   Eliezer and Gershon
2. Second Aliyah
   How long did Moshe judge the people?
   From morning till night (18,13)
3. Third Aliyah
   What did Moshe agree would be portion in judging the people?
   The hard matters would be brought to Moshe (18,26)
4. Fourth Aliyah
   What is the meaning of the word נשרים?
   Eagles (19,4)
5. Fifth Aliyah
   How is clothing mentioned?
   In preparation for the Giving of Torah, the Jews are commanded to “wash” their clothes.
6. Sixth Aliyah
   Which verse contains the word "לא" four times?
   Following the standard format (20,13) “Do not Murder; Do not commit Adultery; Do not kidnap; Do not bear False Witness”
7. Seventh Aliyah
   Where are steps referred to in this Parsha?
   The Mizbeach should not have steps, rather have a ramp to go up (20,23)

PARSHA QUESTION BEFORE MAFTIR?
Name two cousins who appear in this Parsha that are "ten apart"?
Eliezar the son of Moshe, and Elazar the son of Aharon, are first cousins. Their names differ only by the letter yud - which has the gematria (numerical value) of ten!